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Self Assessment - April Depth Chart

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Below is what I posted in April, edits are made to align depth chart and position changes. Added new comments following each unit.

All in all not bad. Pretty close to what came out. I’m not going to adjust the measurables. Biggest jumps from my projection are Ellis, Bradford, Gadsden, Pena, and Lutz.
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Leveraging OX's fine work in Ensleyology here is my cut at a depth chart. Much more guessing and reliance on the ND depth chart than what would have done in the past. Some position assignments are based on getting the most talent/experience on the field.

QB

Quarterbacks (3 / 2)DC
13Tommy DeVitoQBQB6'2
221​
R-Sr.
1​
Garrett ShraderQBQB6'4
220​
R-So.Transfer from Miss St / Jan Enrollee
2​
15JaCobian MorganQBQB6'4
203​
R-Fr.
3​
11Dillon MarkiewiczQBQB6'5
216​
R-Fr.
4​
Justin LamsonQBQB6'3
210​
Fr.Signed NLI / Jan Enrollee
5​

Battle at the top, but DeVito has a big inherent advantage. Hopefully the freshmen aren't needed this year.

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Not unexpected. I’ll say it again, I was very impressed with how Morgan threw the ball the other day.




Offensive Line (12 / 7)
68Airon ServaisOLC6'6
309​
G-Sr.Returning
1​
57Dakota DavisOLLG6'5
327​
R-Sr.
1​
60Matthew BergeronOLLT6'4
312​
R-So.
1​
67Chris BleichOLRG6'6
332​
R-Jr.
1​
Willie TylerOLRT6'7
335
Jr.Transfer from Texas
1
52Carlos VettorelloOLC6'4
289​
R-Jr.
1 2​
55Josh IlaoaOLLG6'3
295​
R-Fr.
2​
70Wil FroumyOLLT6'6
307​
R-Jr.
3. -2​
56Darius TisdaleOLRG6'4
342​
R-Sr.
2​
69Patrick DavisOLRT6'5
311
G-Sr.Returning
2
Jakob BradfordOLLG6'4
300​
Jr.JUCO from Iowa CC
2. 3​
72Mark PetryOLLT6'4
265​
R-So.
3​
51Anthony RedOLRG6'5
297​
R-So.
2. 3​
53Garth BarclayOLRT6'7
270​
R-Fr.
3​
Wes HoehOLOG6'4
250​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Enrique Cruz, JrOLOG6'5
250​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Kalan EllisOLOG6'5
350​
Fr.Signed NLI
2 4​
Austyn KauhiOLOT6'5
260​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Tyler MagnusonOLOT6'5
260​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​

I think four guys are locked in the 1st unit, Servais, Davis, Bergeron, and Bleich. Where the configuration changes is between the RT and Center. Many position assignments are guesses. Just looking at measurables of height, weight, and games played this unit should be a strength and is finally "ACC" level there. I'll repeat, this will be the biggest and most experienced OL since at least 2012.
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Obviously the biggest move was Ellis. The Davis will start when he is healthy enough to go. I thought there was a good chance Vet moved down. He should be able to do better with better guard play on either side.




First premise is that Taj moves to the slot. I think the incoming recruits have a significant opportunity to get in the rotation. Coming out of August this could be radically different. Need consistent production out of this group.

3Taj HarrisWRSR6'2
164​
R-Jr.
1​
14Anthony QueeleyWRWR6'2
193​
R-Jr.
1​
35Damien AlfordWRWR6'5
210​
R-Fr.
2. 1​
19Sharod JohnsonWRSR5'11
181​
R-Sr. 1. 2
81Justin BarronWRWR6'4
208
R-Fr.
2
86Ja'Vontae WilliamsWRWR6'0
203​
R-Fr.
3 2​
85Courtney JacksonWRSR5'10
173​
R-So.
2 3​
12Russell Thompson-BishopWRWR6'0
234
R-Sr.
3
80Isaiah JonesWRWR6'4
200​
R-So.
3​
29Trebor PenaWRSR6'0
185​
R-Fr.
2 4​
Oronde Gadsden IIWRWR6'4
190​
Fr.Signed NLI
2 4​
Umari HatcherWRWR6'3
175​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Kendall LongWRWR6'3
210​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​

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Not radically different but good job by Pena and Gadsden moving up. I think this is a strong group in the future, can they contribute this year. Appears that Taj is moving inside.




Tight Ends (4 / 1)
5​
Chris ElmoreTEFB6'0
288​
G-Sr.Returning
1​
87Luke BensonTETE6'3
233​
R-So.
1​
88Steven Mahar Jr.TETE6'5
225​
R-Fr.
2​
47Maximilian MangTETE6'7
250​
R-Fr.
3​
Landon MorrisTETE6'5
210​
Fr.Jan Enrollee
4​

Wish we could hear what Morris is doing. Tape was impressive. Elmore and Benson are known quantities. Mahar and Morris seem to be more move/slot guys and Mang if he can get some heft the traditional inline guy. I have no idea if he can be a receiving threat
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Big disappointment that Morris is gone. Elmore and Benson are huge keys for the season.



Running Backs (4 / 1)
34Sean TuckerRBRB5'10
202​
R-Fr.
1​
23​
Abdul AdamsRBRB5'11
205​
G-Sr.
4 2​
28​
Jarveon HowardRBRB5'10
214​
R-Jr
3​
24Cooper LutzRBRB6'0
201​
R-Jr.
2 4​
Josh HoughRBRB6'2
235​
Fr.Signed NLI
5​

Top to bottom most proven talent in a unit on the team. Should show up in the preseason books in the top third of the ACC.

Every guy has made plays and brings a little something different. Would love someone who really knows the position to breakdown the style each guy has, as in Tucker is like player X
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Hopefully all four play for good reasons, not injury. They are going to ride Tucker. Lutz is a change up guy. Howard has proven he can get to the end zone. Kinda surprised Adams came back, good for him.




Defensive Line (9 / 4)
9Kingsley JonathanDLDE6'3
264​
G-Sr.Returning
1​
85Josh BlackDLDT6'3
282​
G-Sr.Returning
1​
0McKinley WilliamsDLNT6'4
291​
G-Sr.Returning
1​
93​
Caleb OkechukwuDLDE6'4
257​
R-Jr.
2​
97Cody RoscoeDLDT6'0
258​
G-Sr.??
2​
52Curtis HarperDLNT6'2
296​
R-Sr.
2​
88Drew TuazamaDLDE6'5
244
R-So.
3
12Latarie KinslerDLDE6'3
213​
R-Fr.
3​
61Joe RondiDLDT6'4
272​
R-So.
3​
Jatius GeerDLDE6'5
240​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Chase SimmonsDLDE6'4
240​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Elijah FuentesDLDT6'3
260​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Terry LockettDLDT6'1
255​
Fr.Signed NLI / Jan Enrollee
4​

This has to be the one group that keeps Dino up at night. I believe there is still uncertainty on the status of Okechukwu and Roscoe. If these guys can't play stouter it will really limit the team. Designed for a team where the offense is putting the opponent in keep up/catch up mode and you are playing with favorable down, distance, score situations. There are big bodies to spare on the OL, can one of them play NT?
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That’s the same two deep that came out today. Linton is still out, he made plays from the edge last year. Maybe he is a passing down rush specialist. He think he needs to be on the field.



Linebackers (10 / 3)
31Geoff Cantin-ArkuLBMLB6'4
228​
R-So.
2 1​
27Stefon ThompsonLBSLB6'0
235​
R-Fr.
1​
13Mikel JonesLBWLB6'0
230​
R-So.
1​
32Marlowe WaxLBMLB6'0
230​
R-Fr.
1 2​
17Steve LintonLBSLB6'5
224
R-So.
2
42Tyrell RichardsLBWLB6'4
234
R-Sr.
2
90Ishmael GoulbourneLBLB6'3
207
R-So.
3
16Leon LoweryLBLB6'4
225​
R-Fr.
2 3​
24Anwar SparrowLBLB6'0
204​
R-Fr.
2 3​
21Lee KpogbaLBMLB6'0
224
R-So.
3
Malik MatthewLBLB6'3
210​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Derek McDonaldLBLB6'4
225​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​
Austin RoonLBLB6'3
220​
Fr.Signed NLI
4​

Very solid two deep. Based on last year you could treat the ones and twos as co starters. Because of the Kpogba uncertainty did some shuffling with the 2nd unit. Full of young play makers. It will be great if guys don't get as dinged as last year.
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Four starters for three spots. Four guys, three departures and one position change, not with the unit. Hope the top four guys don’t get hurt.



Defensive Backs (9 / 3)
34Eric ColeyDBBS6'2
206​
R-Sr.
2 1​
14Garrett WilliamsDBCB5'11
184​
R-So.
1​
Duce ChestnutDBCB5'11
180​
Fr.Signed NLI / Jan Enrollee
1​
19Rob HannaDBFS6'0
168​
R-Fr.
1​
11Ja'Had CarterDBRV6'2
191​
R-Fr.
1​
Malcolm FolkDBBS6'1
185​
Fr.Signed NLI / Jan Enrollee
3 2​
15Neil NunnDBCB6'0
183​
R-So.
2​
35Chase AtkinsonDBCB5'11
180​
R-Fr.
3 2​
26Aman GreenwoodDBFS. CB5'10
180​
R-So.
2​
28Ben LabrosseDBRV6'2
200​
R-Fr.
1 2​
10Adrian ColeDBCB5'10
171​
R-So.
2 3​
Jason Simmons, JrDBS6'0
193​
So.Transfer from New Mex St
2 3​

Biggest worry bead after the DL in my opinion. At lot of guesses using the ND depth chart as a starting point. By far the youngest unit on the team. This is just my guess this could end up as radically different in August. The guys entering early have radically changed the outlook of this unit and the defense as a whole
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Baron is the on the two deep at safety. I hope the corners other than Williams hang in there.
 

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